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Holistic Center Mizque, Bolivia

5.0
(37 reviews)37

Experience life on a permaculture farm in an indigenous community

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Help a sustainable project
27 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
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This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Learn about sustainability
28 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Connect with international travelers
26 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Pet Sitting
Taking care of and looking after pets.
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.

Amount

US$ 5

Per week

Fee pays for

  • Benefits for travelers
  • Materials for volunteer activities

Description

We enjoy a super deli diet that we like to share with our guests.

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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Support
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Availability

Mar
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Aug
Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

We are seeking volunteers who have a love caring for construction, animals, gardening and homesteading. We have a couple of friendly dogs, cats, 12 chickens, 11 ducks and about 40 rabbits. We have a green house, garden, pond and trees that need attention. We also have small construction projects, stonework etc. Work is mostly in the morning with some chores or shared cooking duties .

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Requirements

  • Beginner English or Beginner Spanish
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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37 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Holistic Center

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 28 Learning about sustainability
  • 26 Meeting international travelers
  • 25 Get in touch with nature
  • 22 Developing environmental awareness
  • 20 Meeting locals
  • 19 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 27 15. Life on land
  • 15 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 10 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
  • 9 6. Clean water and sanitation
  • 7 3. Good health and well-being

Germany

5

The experience at the Center was incredible! The hosts Simon and Jessica are lovely, their hospitality is amazing, I felt truly welcome at all times. They are very passionate about permaculture and the volunteering hours were created diverse and there was always something new to learn. Simon and Jessica put so much heart and effort into their sustainable project and their knowledge of their work is astonishing. Beyond the farm work, there was always something exciting to do in our free time like exploring Mizque, taking a swim in the river or hiking.

about 2 months ago

United States

5

The worst part of my experience was leaving-I didn't want to! Simon and Jessica are amazing hosts. The work was not difficult and the work hours were respected and we had fun during the work time. Food was amazinly good even for a picky eater like me. They went out of their way to make sure the volunteers had fun during our off time. I strongly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to learn about sustainable living, and if you are accepted as a volunteer, you are blessed and will enjoy yourself. THANK YOU the Center team, you will be in my heart forever.

about 2 months ago


Simon replied

Likewise Jan. Hope to see you around!

France

5

Staying at the Center was a good experience. I felt welcomed and we had good fun with Simon & Jessica. The farm is a haven't if biodiversity. Simon knows a lot and is always keen to look for innovation and better ways of doing . I got to learn the basics of water restoration and to help him protect the Mizque river. Can't wait to see the project's evolution

7 months ago

Italy

5

My experience in the Center was perfect, the place, right outside Mizque, is the house of this amazing family with the little Tama (6 months). If you want to learn about permaculture Simon it's gonna be more than happy to teach you all he knows and also about construction. The instructions are clear, all the time of work respected and the food is aboundant and very good :) I advice to take part of this project. They really love board games :)

8 months ago

United Kingdom

5

I had a great time on the farm. The facilities are town are great. I really enjoyed the work too, there is a variety of tasks to do which keeps things interesting. The other volunteers and the hosts were amazing, we had a lot of fun playing cards, sharing meals, and activities on our days off too. I would highly recommended

9 months ago

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